1 Dec
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On November 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a temporary final rule creating a six-month Pilot Program under which certain applicants for B-1/B-2 visas may be required to post a bond as a condition of visa issuance. This new rule will become effective 30 days after publication, on December 24, 2020. This Visa Bond Pilot Program will apply only to B-1/B-2 visa […]
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a final rule effective January 24, 2020 to amend regulations for B-2 temporary visitors for pleasure. The rule explicitly provides that Consular Officers should deny B visa applications found to be made with “the primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child by giving […]
7 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Beginning November 1, 2016, Chinese citizens who hold 10-year B visas for visitor travel to the United States must register online with the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before they travel to the United States. B-1/B-2 visa holders from China will be required to pay an enrollment fee and complete […]
